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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.36, 170.70 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.36, 170.70 and 93.84 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.36 : 170.70 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.36/170.70 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.36x = 170.70 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.36x = 16,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018.49/114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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