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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 138.63 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 138.63 and 78.33 is: 116.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 138.63 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/138.63 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 138.63 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 10,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,858.89/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.84

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