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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.42, 140.14 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.42, 140.14 and 45.31 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.42 : 140.14 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.42/140.14 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.42x = 140.14 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.42x = 6,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349.74/93.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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