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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.76, 167.22 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.76, 167.22 and 93.76 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.76 : 167.22 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.76/167.22 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.76x = 167.22 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.76x = 15,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678.55/111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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