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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.79, 140.66 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.79, 140.66 and 45.04 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.79 : 140.66 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.79/140.66 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.79x = 140.66 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.79x = 6,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,335.33/93.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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