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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 140.87 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 140.87 and 59.54 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 140.87 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/140.87 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 140.87 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 8,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386.84/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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