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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.45, 140.16 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.45, 140.16 and 59.10 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.45 : 140.16 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.45/140.16 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.45x = 140.16 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.45x = 8,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284.21/93.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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