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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 141.17 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 141.17 and 45.87 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 141.17 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/141.17 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 141.17 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 6,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,475.47/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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