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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.51, 140.07 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.51, 140.07 and 59.22 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.51 : 140.07 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.51/140.07 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.51x = 140.07 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.51x = 8,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,294.95/93.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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