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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.76, 170.42 and 93.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.76, 170.42 and 93.50 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.76 : 170.42 = 93.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.76/170.42 = 93.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.76x = 170.42 × 93.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.76x = 15,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934.27/113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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