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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.87, 170.83 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.87, 170.83 and 93.67 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.87 : 170.83 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.87/170.83 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.87x = 170.83 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.87x = 16,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001.34/113.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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