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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.70, 140.34 and 75.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.70, 140.34 and 75.58 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.70 : 140.34 = 75.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.70/140.34 = 75.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.70x = 140.34 × 75.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.70x = 10,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606.90/93.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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