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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.48, 140.20 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.48, 140.20 and 61.44 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.48 : 140.20 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.48/140.20 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.48x = 140.20 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.48x = 8,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.89/93.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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