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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.56, 170.29 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.56, 170.29 and 93.74 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.56 : 170.29 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.56/170.29 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.56x = 170.29 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.56x = 15,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963.79/113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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