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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 140.15 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 140.15 and 66.25 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 140.15 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/140.15 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 140.15 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 9,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285.28/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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