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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.61, 140.46 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.61, 140.46 and 74.44 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.61 : 140.46 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.61/140.46 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.61x = 140.46 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.61x = 10,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,455.84/93.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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