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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.94, 178.46 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.94, 178.46 and 93.54 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.94 : 178.46 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.94/178.46 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.94x = 178.46 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.94x = 16,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.15/118.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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