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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.14, 176.52 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.14, 176.52 and 93.84 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.14 : 176.52 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.14/176.52 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.14x = 176.52 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.14x = 16,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564.64/118.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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