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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.35, 262.56 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.35, 262.56 and 93.95 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.35 : 262.56 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.35/262.56 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.35x = 262.56 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.35x = 24,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667.01/175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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