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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.34, 128.74 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.34, 128.74 and 85.59 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.34 : 128.74 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.34/128.74 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.34x = 128.74 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.34x = 11,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,018.80/93.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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