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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 173.04 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 173.04 and 93.96 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 173.04 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/173.04 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 173.04 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 16,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258.49/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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