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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 139.76 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 139.76 and 54.64 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 139.76 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/139.76 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 139.76 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 7,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636.49/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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