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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 140.66 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 140.66 and 84.80 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 140.66 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/140.66 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 140.66 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 11,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927.97/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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