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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 140.84 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 140.84 and 59.66 is: 89.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 140.84 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/140.84 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 140.84 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 8,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402.01/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.40

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