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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.81, 140.82 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.81, 140.82 and 75.99 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.81 : 140.82 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.81/140.82 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.81x = 140.82 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.81x = 10,700.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,700.91/93.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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