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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 139.50 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 139.50 and 74.91 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 139.50 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/139.50 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 139.50 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 10,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449.95/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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