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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.56, 140.16 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.56, 140.16 and 57.44 is: 86.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.56 : 140.16 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.56/140.16 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.56x = 140.16 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.56x = 8,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,050.79/93.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.05

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