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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.55 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.55 and 57.23 is: 85.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.55 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.55 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.55 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 8,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043.68/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.63

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