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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.36, 140.16 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.36, 140.16 and 86.16 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.36 : 140.16 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.36/140.16 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.36x = 140.16 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.36x = 12,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076.19/93.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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