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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.64, 140.38 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.64, 140.38 and 73.44 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.64 : 140.38 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.64/140.38 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.64x = 140.38 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.64x = 10,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.97/93.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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