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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.50, 140.26 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.50, 140.26 and 45.40 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.50 : 140.26 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.50/140.26 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.50x = 140.26 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.50x = 6,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,367.34/93.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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