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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.30, 175.50 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.30, 175.50 and 93 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.30 : 175.50 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.30/175.50 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.30x = 175.50 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.30x = 16,321.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321.50/117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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