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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.30, 128.57 and 78.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.30, 128.57 and 78.55 is: 108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.30 : 128.57 = 78.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.30/128.57 = 78.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.30x = 128.57 × 78.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.30x = 10,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098.39/93.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.24

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