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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.86, 140.57 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.86, 140.57 and 45.66 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.86 : 140.57 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.86/140.57 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.86x = 140.57 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.86x = 6,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418.54/93.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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