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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.57, 140.28 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.57, 140.28 and 45.44 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.57 : 140.28 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.57/140.28 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.57x = 140.28 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.57x = 6,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374.32/93.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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