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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 140.68 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 140.68 and 66.72 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 140.68 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/140.68 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 140.68 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 9,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.17/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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