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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 139.68 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 139.68 and 87.45 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 139.68 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/139.68 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 139.68 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 12,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215.02/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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