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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.52, 140.39 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.52, 140.39 and 59.42 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.52 : 140.39 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.52/140.39 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.52x = 140.39 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.52x = 8,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342.09/93.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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