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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.18, 139.86 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.18, 139.86 and 76.44 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.18 : 139.86 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.18/139.86 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.18x = 139.86 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.18x = 10,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,690.90/93.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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