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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.96, 172.48 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.96, 172.48 and 93.60 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.96 : 172.48 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.96/172.48 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.96x = 172.48 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.96x = 16,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,144.13/114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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