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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 140.72 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 140.72 and 73.48 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 140.72 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/140.72 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 140.72 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 10,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340.11/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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