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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 128.34 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 128.34 and 54.21 is: 74.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 128.34 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/128.34 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 128.34 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 6,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,957.31/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.81

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