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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 140.87 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 140.87 and 73.64 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 140.87 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/140.87 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 140.87 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 10,374.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374.20/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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