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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 140.32 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 140.32 and 75.59 is: 113.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 140.32 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/140.32 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 140.32 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 10,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606.79/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.25

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