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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 140.34 and 63.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 140.34 and 63.24 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 140.34 = 63.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/140.34 = 63.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 140.34 × 63.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 8,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875.10/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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