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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.18 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.18 and 87.74 is: 131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.18 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.18 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.18 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 12,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211.65/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.31

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