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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.86, 140.67 and 53.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.86, 140.67 and 53.31 is: 79.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.86 : 140.67 = 53.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.86/140.67 = 53.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.86x = 140.67 × 53.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.86x = 7,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,498.55/93.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.90

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