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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 140.67 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 140.67 and 75.87 is: 113.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 140.67 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/140.67 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 140.67 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 10,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672.63/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.59

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