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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 140.25 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 140.25 and 73.26 is: 109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 140.25 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/140.25 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 140.25 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 10,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274.72/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.63

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