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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.73, 140.57 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.73, 140.57 and 35.96 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.73 : 140.57 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.73/140.57 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.73x = 140.57 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.73x = 5,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054.01/93.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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