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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 140.16 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 140.16 and 66.14 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 140.16 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/140.16 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 140.16 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 9,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,269.48/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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