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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.94 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.94 and 57.89 is: 86.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.94 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.94 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.94 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 8,159.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.02/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.86

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