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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.19 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.19 and 93.94 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.19 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.19 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.19 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 16,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269.47/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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