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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.46, 140.13 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.46, 140.13 and 64.51 is: 96.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.46 : 140.13 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.46/140.13 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.46x = 140.13 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.46x = 9,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039.79/93.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.72

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