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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.84, 178.44 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.84, 178.44 and 93.44 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.84 : 178.44 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.84/178.44 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.84x = 178.44 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.84x = 16,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673.43/118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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