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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.52, 171.07 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.52, 171.07 and 93.68 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.52 : 171.07 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.52/171.07 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.52x = 171.07 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.52x = 16,025.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.39/113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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