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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.90, 140.82 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.90, 140.82 and 63.66 is: 95.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.90 : 140.82 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.90/140.82 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.90x = 140.82 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.90x = 8,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,964.60/93.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.47

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