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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.15, 139.64 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.15, 139.64 and 68.78 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.15 : 139.64 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.15/139.64 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.15x = 139.64 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.15x = 9,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604.83/93.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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