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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.90, 140.58 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.90, 140.58 and 66.63 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.90 : 140.58 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.90/140.58 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.90x = 140.58 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.90x = 9,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366.85/93.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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