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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.48, 140.22 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.48, 140.22 and 59.46 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.48 : 140.22 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.48/140.22 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.48x = 140.22 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.48x = 8,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337.48/93.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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