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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.48, 140.06 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.48, 140.06 and 57.33 is: 85.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.48 : 140.06 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.48/140.06 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.48x = 140.06 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.48x = 8,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,029.35/93.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.89

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