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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 140.52 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 140.52 and 45.56 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 140.52 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/140.52 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 140.52 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 6,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402.09/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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