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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.27, 170.64 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.27, 170.64 and 93.75 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.27 : 170.64 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.27/170.64 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.27x = 170.64 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.27x = 15,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,997.50/114.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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