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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 140.26 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 140.26 and 66.28 is: 99.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 140.26 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/140.26 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 140.26 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 9,296.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296.43/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.81

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