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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.42, 140.64 and 85.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.42, 140.64 and 85.04 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.42 : 140.64 = 85.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.42/140.64 = 85.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.42x = 140.64 × 85.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.42x = 11,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,960.03/93.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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