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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 262.66 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 262.66 and 93.92 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 262.66 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/262.66 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 262.66 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 24,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,669.03/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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