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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 372.09 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 372.09 and 93.95 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 372.09 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/372.09 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 372.09 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 34,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,955.53/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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