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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.88, 170.16 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.88, 170.16 and 93.36 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.88 : 170.16 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.88/170.16 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.88x = 170.16 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.88x = 15,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,886.14/113.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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