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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.68, 171.06 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.68, 171.06 and 93.52 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.68 : 171.06 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.68/171.06 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.68x = 171.06 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.68x = 15,997.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997.53/113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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