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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.08 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.08 and 88.82 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.08 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.08 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.08 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 12,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,441.85/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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