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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.46, 140.19 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.46, 140.19 and 61.39 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.46 : 140.19 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.46/140.19 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.46x = 140.19 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.46x = 8,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606.26/93.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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