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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 140.54 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 140.54 and 35.91 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 140.54 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/140.54 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 140.54 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 5,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046.79/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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