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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.96, 170.22 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.96, 170.22 and 93.12 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.96 : 170.22 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.96/170.22 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.96x = 170.22 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.96x = 15,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850.07/112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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