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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.35, 140.70 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.35, 140.70 and 91.28 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.35 : 140.70 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.35/140.70 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.35x = 140.70 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.35x = 12,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,842.39/93.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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