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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 129.33 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 129.33 and 84.74 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 129.33 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/129.33 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 129.33 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 10,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958.78/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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