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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 140.52 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 140.52 and 73.29 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 140.52 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/140.52 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 140.52 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 10,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,298.71/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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