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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.71, 140.60 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.71, 140.60 and 57.14 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.71 : 140.60 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.71/140.60 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.71x = 140.60 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.71x = 8,033.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,033.88/93.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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