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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 140.54 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 140.54 and 73.47 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 140.54 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/140.54 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 140.54 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 10,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325.11/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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