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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.91, 140.90 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.91, 140.90 and 52.80 is: 79.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.91 : 140.90 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.91/140.90 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.91x = 140.90 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.91x = 7,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.52/93.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.22

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