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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 174.34 and 93.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 174.34 and 93.41 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 174.34 = 93.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/174.34 = 93.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 174.34 × 93.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 16,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.23/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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