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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.81, 221.18 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.81, 221.18 and 92.96 is: 139.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.81 : 221.18 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.81/221.18 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.81x = 221.18 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.81x = 20,559.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559.32/147.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.09

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