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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 140.74 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 140.74 and 68.11 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 140.74 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/140.74 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 140.74 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 9,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585.28/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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