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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 140.97 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 140.97 and 45.79 is: 68.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 140.97 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/140.97 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 140.97 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 6,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,455.02/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.71

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