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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 140.70 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 140.70 and 59.72 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 140.70 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/140.70 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 140.70 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 8,402.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402.60/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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