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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 139.16 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 139.16 and 93.64 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 139.16 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/139.16 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 139.16 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 13,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.94/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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