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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.90, 168.52 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.90, 168.52 and 93.80 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.90 : 168.52 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.90/168.52 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.90x = 168.52 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.90x = 15,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,807.18/111.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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