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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 140.84 and 63.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 140.84 and 63.56 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 140.84 = 63.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/140.84 = 63.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 140.84 × 63.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 8,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951.79/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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