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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 140.54 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 140.54 and 63.25 is: 94.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 140.54 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/140.54 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 140.54 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 8,889.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889.16/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.74

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