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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 140.34 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 140.34 and 55.14 is: 82.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 140.34 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/140.34 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 140.34 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 7,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,738.35/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.57

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