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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.15, 529.72 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.15, 529.72 and 93.15 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.15 : 529.72 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.15/529.72 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.15x = 529.72 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.15x = 49,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.42/353.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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