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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.67, 140.54 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.67, 140.54 and 58.52 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.67 : 140.54 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.67/140.54 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.67x = 140.54 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.67x = 8,224.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,224.11/93.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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