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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.23, 139.58 and 72.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.23, 139.58 and 72.64 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.23 : 139.58 = 72.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.23/139.58 = 72.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.23x = 139.58 × 72.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.23x = 10,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138.38/93.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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