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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.12, 268.44 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.12, 268.44 and 93.68 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.12 : 268.44 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.12/268.44 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.12x = 268.44 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.12x = 25,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,147.46/179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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