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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.63, 176.66 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.63, 176.66 and 93.33 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.63 : 176.66 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.63/176.66 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.63x = 176.66 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.63x = 16,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.21/117.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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