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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.85, 140.82 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.85, 140.82 and 45.07 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.85 : 140.82 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.85/140.82 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.85x = 140.82 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.85x = 6,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346.76/93.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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