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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 370.72 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 370.72 and 93.12 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 370.72 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/370.72 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 370.72 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 34,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,521.45/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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