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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 262.55 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 262.55 and 93.93 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 262.55 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/262.55 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 262.55 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 24,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660.85/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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