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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.91, 140.48 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.91, 140.48 and 81.20 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.91 : 140.48 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.91/140.48 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.91x = 140.48 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.91x = 11,407.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,407.95/93.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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