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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 128.34 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 128.34 and 54.20 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 128.34 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/128.34 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 128.34 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 6,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955.39/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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