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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.67, 140.36 and 48.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.67, 140.36 and 48.06 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.67 : 140.36 = 48.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.67/140.36 = 48.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.67x = 140.36 × 48.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.67x = 6,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,745.46/93.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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