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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.13, 139.74 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.13, 139.74 and 45.03 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.13 : 139.74 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.13/139.74 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.13x = 139.74 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.13x = 6,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,292.49/93.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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