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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.23, 139.85 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.23, 139.85 and 45.15 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.23 : 139.85 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.23/139.85 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.23x = 139.85 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.23x = 6,314.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,314.23/93.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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