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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.69, 176.70 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.69, 176.70 and 93.33 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.69 : 176.70 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.69/176.70 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.69x = 176.70 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.69x = 16,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,491.41/117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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