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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.47, 139.92 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.47, 139.92 and 71.90 is: 107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.47 : 139.92 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.47/139.92 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.47x = 139.92 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.47x = 10,059.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059.55/93.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.63

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