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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 140.49 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 140.49 and 45.66 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 140.49 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/140.49 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 140.49 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 6,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414.77/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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