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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.53, 140.18 and 75.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.53, 140.18 and 75.31 is: 112.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.53 : 140.18 = 75.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.53/140.18 = 75.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.53x = 140.18 × 75.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.53x = 10,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556.65/93.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.87

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