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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.42, 171.42 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.42, 171.42 and 93.18 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.42 : 171.42 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.42/171.42 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.42x = 171.42 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.42x = 15,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972.92/114.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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