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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.78, 140.57 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.78, 140.57 and 61.19 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.78 : 140.57 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.78/140.57 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.78x = 140.57 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.78x = 8,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601.48/93.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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