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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.86, 140.85 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.86, 140.85 and 45.77 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.86 : 140.85 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.86/140.85 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.86x = 140.85 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.86x = 6,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446.70/93.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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