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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.56, 140.54 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.56, 140.54 and 85.05 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.56 : 140.54 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.56/140.54 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.56x = 140.54 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.56x = 11,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.50/93.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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