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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.97, 140.91 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.97, 140.91 and 42.61 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.97 : 140.91 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.97/140.91 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.97x = 140.91 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.97x = 6,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004.18/93.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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