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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 140.87 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 140.87 and 73.33 is: 110.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 140.87 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/140.87 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 140.87 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 10,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,330.08/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.09

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