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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.45, 172.94 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.45, 172.94 and 93.67 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.45 : 172.94 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.45/172.94 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.45x = 172.94 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.45x = 16,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199.29/115.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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