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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.34, 168.30 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.34, 168.30 and 93.08 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.34 : 168.30 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.34/168.30 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.34x = 168.30 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.34x = 15,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665.36/112.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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