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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.24, 172.20 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.24, 172.20 and 93 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.24 : 172.20 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.24/172.20 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.24x = 172.20 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.24x = 16,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.60/114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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