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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.54, 170.46 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.54, 170.46 and 93.29 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.54 : 170.46 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.54/170.46 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.54x = 170.46 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.54x = 15,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902.21/113.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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