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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.18, 139.51 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.18, 139.51 and 72.79 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.18 : 139.51 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.18/139.51 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.18x = 139.51 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.18x = 10,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154.93/93.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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