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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.95, 140.97 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.95, 140.97 and 53.39 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.95 : 140.97 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.95/140.97 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.95x = 140.97 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.95x = 7,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525.68/93.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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