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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.34, 170.78 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.34, 170.78 and 93.50 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.34 : 170.78 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.34/170.78 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.34x = 170.78 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.34x = 15,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,967.31/113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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