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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.87, 140.69 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.87, 140.69 and 72.16 is: 108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.87 : 140.69 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.87/140.69 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.87x = 140.69 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.87x = 10,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152.02/93.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.15

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