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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.41, 140.15 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.41, 140.15 and 59.18 is: 88.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.41 : 140.15 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.41/140.15 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.41x = 140.15 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.41x = 8,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294.58/93.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.80

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