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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.58, 413.37 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.58, 413.37 and 93.12 is: 139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.58 : 413.37 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.58/413.37 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.58x = 413.37 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.58x = 38,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,493.01/275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.68

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