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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.61, 140.28 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.61, 140.28 and 50.19 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.61 : 140.28 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.61/140.28 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.61x = 140.28 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.61x = 7,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.65/93.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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