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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 140.90 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.99, 140.90 and 68.25 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.99 : 140.90 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.99/140.90 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.99x = 140.90 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.99x = 9,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,616.08/93.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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