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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.57, 140.27 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.57, 140.27 and 61.05 is: 91.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.57 : 140.27 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.57/140.27 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.57x = 140.27 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.57x = 8,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563.18/93.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.52

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