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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.61, 140.28 and 45.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.61, 140.28 and 45.55 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.61 : 140.28 = 45.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.61/140.28 = 45.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.61x = 140.28 × 45.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.61x = 6,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389.75/93.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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