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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 140.58 and 53.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 140.58 and 53.19 is: 79.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 140.58 = 53.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/140.58 = 53.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 140.58 × 53.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 7,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,477.45/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.68

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