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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 140.90 and 48.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 140.90 and 48.17 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 140.90 = 48.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/140.90 = 48.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 140.90 × 48.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 6,787.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787.15/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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