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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.34, 140.07 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.34, 140.07 and 75.46 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.34 : 140.07 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.34/140.07 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.34x = 140.07 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.34x = 10,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,569.68/93.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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