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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 140.89 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 140.89 and 73.69 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 140.89 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/140.89 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 140.89 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 10,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382.18/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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