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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.92, 140.96 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.92, 140.96 and 71.12 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.92 : 140.96 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.92/140.96 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.92x = 140.96 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.92x = 10,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,025.08/93.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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