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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.13, 128.36 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.13, 128.36 and 74.68 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.13 : 128.36 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.13/128.36 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.13x = 128.36 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.13x = 9,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585.94/93.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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