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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 129.51 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 129.51 and 64.86 is: 89.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 129.51 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/129.51 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 129.51 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 8,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,400.02/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.51

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