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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.34 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.34 and 85.98 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.34 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.34 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.34 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 11,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,980.45/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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