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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.26, 170.25 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.26, 170.25 and 93.40 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.26 : 170.25 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.26/170.25 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.26x = 170.25 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.26x = 15,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.35/113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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