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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.90, 129.56 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.90, 129.56 and 55.09 is: 76.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.90 : 129.56 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.90/129.56 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.90x = 129.56 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.90x = 7,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137.46/93.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.01

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