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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 262.89 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 262.89 and 93.12 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 262.89 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/262.89 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 262.89 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 24,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480.32/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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