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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 140.94 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.99, 140.94 and 42.61 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.99 : 140.94 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.99/140.94 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.99x = 140.94 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.99x = 6,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005.45/93.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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