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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.05, 170.30 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.05, 170.30 and 93.80 is: 140.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.05 : 170.30 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.05/170.30 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.05x = 170.30 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.05x = 15,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972.82/114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.06

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