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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.89, 140.69 and 55.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.89, 140.69 and 55.30 is: 82.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.89 : 140.69 = 55.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.89/140.69 = 55.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.89x = 140.69 × 55.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.89x = 7,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779.94/93.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.87

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