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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.28 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.28 and 93.94 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.28 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.28 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.28 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 24,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638.58/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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