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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 128.36 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 128.36 and 54.18 is: 74.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 128.36 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/128.36 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 128.36 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 6,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954.27/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.78

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