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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.92 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.92 and 63.20 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.92 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.92 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.92 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 8,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,906.14/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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