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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.63, 141 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.63, 141 and 85.32 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.63 : 141 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.63/141 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.63x = 141 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.63x = 12,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,030.12/93.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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