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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 173.75 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 173.75 and 93.20 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 173.75 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/173.75 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 173.75 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 16,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,193.03/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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