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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.74 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.74 and 93.76 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.74 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.74 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.74 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 20,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,789.55/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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