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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 129.39 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 129.39 and 86.33 is: 119.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 129.39 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/129.39 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 129.39 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 11,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.24/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.05

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