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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 140.43 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 140.43 and 61.12 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 140.43 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/140.43 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 140.43 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 8,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,583.49/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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