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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.68, 140.44 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.68, 140.44 and 74.32 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.68 : 140.44 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.68/140.44 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.68x = 140.44 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.68x = 10,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,437.50/93.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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