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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.56, 140.36 and 59.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.56, 140.36 and 59.27 is: 88.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.56 : 140.36 = 59.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.56/140.36 = 59.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.56x = 140.36 × 59.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.56x = 8,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318.14/93.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.91

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