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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.89, 129.60 and 64.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.89, 129.60 and 64.73 is: 89.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.89 : 129.60 = 64.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.89/129.60 = 64.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.89x = 129.60 × 64.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.89x = 8,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.33/93.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.35

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