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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.93, 178.46 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.93, 178.46 and 93.19 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.93 : 178.46 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.93/178.46 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.93x = 178.46 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.93x = 16,629.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.33/118.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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