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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 140.59 and 57.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 140.59 and 57.66 is: 86.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 140.59 = 57.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/140.59 = 57.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 140.59 × 57.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 8,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106.42/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.41

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