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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 138.79 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 138.79 and 81.46 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 138.79 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/138.79 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 138.79 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 11,305.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,305.83/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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