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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.84, 222.08 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.84, 222.08 and 93.76 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.84 : 222.08 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.84/222.08 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.84x = 222.08 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.84x = 20,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822.22/147.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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