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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.18, 128.42 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.18, 128.42 and 74.82 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.18 : 128.42 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.18/128.42 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.18x = 128.42 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.18x = 9,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608.38/93.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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