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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 140.58 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.99, 140.58 and 68.01 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.99 : 140.58 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.99/140.58 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.99x = 140.58 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.99x = 9,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560.85/93.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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