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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 140.58 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 140.58 and 84.66 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 140.58 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/140.58 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 140.58 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 11,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901.50/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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