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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.75, 140.66 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.75, 140.66 and 45.02 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.75 : 140.66 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.75/140.66 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.75x = 140.66 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.75x = 6,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332.51/93.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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