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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.80 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.80 and 93.96 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.80 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.80 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.80 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 24,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692.69/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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