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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.42, 140.13 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.42, 140.13 and 57.27 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.42 : 140.13 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.42/140.13 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.42x = 140.13 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.42x = 8,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025.25/93.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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