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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.74, 140.47 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.74, 140.47 and 45.68 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.74 : 140.47 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.74/140.47 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.74x = 140.47 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.74x = 6,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,415.85/93.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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