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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.73, 159.92 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.73, 159.92 and 93.77 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.73 : 159.92 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.73/159.92 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.73x = 159.92 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.73x = 14,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994.43/106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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