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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 138.66 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 138.66 and 91.78 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 138.66 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/138.66 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 138.66 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 12,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726.21/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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