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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.12, 176.94 and 93.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.12, 176.94 and 93.79 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.12 : 176.94 = 93.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.12/176.94 = 93.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.12x = 176.94 × 93.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.12x = 16,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594.69/118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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