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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.07, 139.66 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.07, 139.66 and 66.24 is: 99.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.07 : 139.66 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.07/139.66 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.07x = 139.66 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.07x = 9,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.08/93.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.40

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