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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 140.46 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 140.46 and 69.84 is: 104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 140.46 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/140.46 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 140.46 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 9,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809.73/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.67

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