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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.92, 140.88 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.92, 140.88 and 56.16 is: 84.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.92 : 140.88 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.92/140.88 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.92x = 140.88 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.92x = 7,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911.82/93.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.24

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