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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 140.67 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 140.67 and 66.84 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 140.67 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/140.67 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 140.67 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 9,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402.38/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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