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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 140.92 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 140.92 and 45.88 is: 68.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 140.92 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/140.92 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 140.92 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 6,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465.41/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.80

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