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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.21, 139.59 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.21, 139.59 and 45 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.21 : 139.59 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.21/139.59 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.21x = 139.59 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.21x = 6,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,281.55/93.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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