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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.63, 140.16 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.63, 140.16 and 50.19 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.63 : 140.16 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.63/140.16 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.63x = 140.16 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.63x = 7,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034.63/93.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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