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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.88, 140.68 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.88, 140.68 and 66.84 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.88 : 140.68 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.88/140.68 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.88x = 140.68 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.88x = 9,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403.05/93.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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