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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 140.58 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 140.58 and 45.57 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 140.58 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/140.58 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 140.58 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 6,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406.23/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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