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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 128.88 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 128.88 and 84.88 is: 116.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 128.88 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/128.88 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 128.88 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 10,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939.01/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.89

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