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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.73, 176.29 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.73, 176.29 and 93.31 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.73 : 176.29 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.73/176.29 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.73x = 176.29 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.73x = 16,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449.62/117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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