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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.89, 140.26 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.89, 140.26 and 61.12 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.89 : 140.26 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.89/140.26 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.89x = 140.26 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.89x = 8,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572.69/93.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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