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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.32, 140.12 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.32, 140.12 and 91.97 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.32 : 140.12 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.32/140.12 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.32x = 140.12 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.32x = 12,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.68/93.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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