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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.35, 140.12 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.35, 140.12 and 54.83 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.35 : 140.12 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.35/140.12 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.35x = 140.12 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.35x = 7,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,681.80/93.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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