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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.91, 140.50 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.91, 140.50 and 81.86 is: 122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.91 : 140.50 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.91/140.50 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.91x = 140.50 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.91x = 11,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,500.22/93.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.47

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