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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 138.82 and 70.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 138.82 and 70.05 is: 104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 138.82 = 70.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/138.82 = 70.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 138.82 × 70.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 9,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,724.34/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.56

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