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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.77 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.77 and 93.66 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.77 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.77 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.77 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 16,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181.64/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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