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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.64, 140.62 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.64, 140.62 and 81.72 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.64 : 140.62 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.64/140.62 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.64x = 140.62 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.64x = 11,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,491.47/93.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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