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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.97, 140.91 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.97, 140.91 and 45.22 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.97 : 140.91 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.97/140.91 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.97x = 140.91 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.97x = 6,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371.68/93.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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