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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.86, 129.57 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.86, 129.57 and 55.04 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.86 : 129.57 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.86/129.57 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.86x = 129.57 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.86x = 7,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131.53/93.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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