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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.80, 140.50 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.80, 140.50 and 59.52 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.80 : 140.50 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.80/140.50 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.80x = 140.50 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.80x = 8,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362.56/93.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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