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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.89, 129.54 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.89, 129.54 and 55.07 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.89 : 129.54 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.89/129.54 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.89x = 129.54 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.89x = 7,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133.77/93.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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