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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.09, 139.59 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.09, 139.59 and 68.73 is: 103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.09 : 139.59 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.09/139.59 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.09x = 139.59 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.09x = 9,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594.02/93.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.06

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