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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.97, 140.85 and 50.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.97, 140.85 and 50.60 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.97 : 140.85 = 50.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.97/140.85 = 50.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.97x = 140.85 × 50.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.97x = 7,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127.36/93.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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