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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 140.37 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 140.37 and 68.12 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 140.37 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/140.37 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 140.37 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 9,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,562.36/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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