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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.20, 171.07 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.20, 171.07 and 93.65 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.20 : 171.07 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.20/171.07 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.20x = 171.07 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.20x = 16,020.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.71/114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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