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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.91, 140.87 and 53.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.91, 140.87 and 53.35 is: 80.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.91 : 140.87 = 53.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.91/140.87 = 53.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.91x = 140.87 × 53.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.91x = 7,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.15/93.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.03

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