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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 140.83 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 140.83 and 57.24 is: 85.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 140.83 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/140.83 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 140.83 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 8,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,061.11/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.98

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