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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.20 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.20 and 93.80 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.20 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.20 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.20 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 24,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594.36/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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