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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 262.44 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 262.44 and 93.98 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 262.44 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/262.44 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 262.44 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 24,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662.80/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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