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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 175.20 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 175.20 and 93.75 is: 140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 175.20 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/175.20 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 175.20 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 16,425
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.89

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