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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 140.67 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.99, 140.67 and 53.28 is: 79.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.99 : 140.67 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.99/140.67 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.99x = 140.67 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.99x = 7,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494.90/93.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.74

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