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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.71, 140.33 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.71, 140.33 and 73.67 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.71 : 140.33 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.71/140.33 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.71x = 140.33 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.71x = 10,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,337.59/93.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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