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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.82, 140.65 and 45.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.82, 140.65 and 45.69 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.82 : 140.65 = 45.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.82/140.65 = 45.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.82x = 140.65 × 45.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.82x = 6,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426.30/93.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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