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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.39, 168.48 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.39, 168.48 and 93.29 is: 139.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.39 : 168.48 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.39/168.48 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.39x = 168.48 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.39x = 15,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,716.66/112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.84

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