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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 140.55 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 140.55 and 61.27 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 140.55 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/140.55 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 140.55 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 8,611.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611.50/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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