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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.99 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.99 and 93.57 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.99 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.99 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.99 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 13,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.97/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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