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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.87, 140.77 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.87, 140.77 and 63.44 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.87 : 140.77 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.87/140.77 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.87x = 140.77 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.87x = 8,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930.35/93.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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