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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.13, 139.55 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.13, 139.55 and 54.52 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.13 : 139.55 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.13/139.55 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.13x = 139.55 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.13x = 7,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.05/93.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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