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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 140.70 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 140.70 and 73.54 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 140.70 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/140.70 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 140.70 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 10,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,347.53/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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