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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 128.45 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 128.45 and 85.31 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 128.45 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/128.45 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 128.45 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 10,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,957.00/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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