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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.97, 140.93 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.97, 140.93 and 76.66 is: 114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.97 : 140.93 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.97/140.93 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.97x = 140.93 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.97x = 10,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803.58/93.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.97

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