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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.87, 129.39 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.87, 129.39 and 80.04 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.87 : 129.39 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.87/129.39 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.87x = 129.39 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.87x = 10,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.38/93.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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