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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.40, 165.39 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.40, 165.39 and 93.25 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.40 : 165.39 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.40/165.39 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.40x = 165.39 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.40x = 15,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,422.62/110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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