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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.61, 140.40 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.61, 140.40 and 55.01 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.61 : 140.40 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.61/140.40 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.61x = 140.40 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.61x = 7,722.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722.43/93.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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