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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.90, 140.73 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.90, 140.73 and 91.63 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.90 : 140.73 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.90/140.73 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.90x = 140.73 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.90x = 12,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,895.09/93.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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