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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.85, 129.50 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.85, 129.50 and 55.03 is: 75.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.85 : 129.50 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.85/129.50 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.85x = 129.50 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.85x = 7,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126.39/93.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.93

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