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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 138.92 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 138.92 and 83.96 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 138.92 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/138.92 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 138.92 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 11,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.72/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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