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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.77, 140.46 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.77, 140.46 and 66.77 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.77 : 140.46 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.77/140.46 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.77x = 140.46 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.77x = 9,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,378.51/93.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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