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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.34, 128.78 and 68.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.34, 128.78 and 68.73 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.34 : 128.78 = 68.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.34/128.78 = 68.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.34x = 128.78 × 68.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.34x = 8,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,851.40/93.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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