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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.46, 139.95 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.46, 139.95 and 45.25 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.46 : 139.95 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.46/139.95 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.46x = 139.95 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.46x = 6,332.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332.74/93.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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