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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.48, 140.13 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.48, 140.13 and 66.45 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.48 : 140.13 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.48/140.13 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.48x = 140.13 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.48x = 9,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311.64/93.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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