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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.57, 140.34 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.57, 140.34 and 55.02 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.57 : 140.34 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.57/140.34 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.57x = 140.34 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.57x = 7,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721.51/93.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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