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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.35, 128.79 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.35, 128.79 and 68.78 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.35 : 128.79 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.35/128.79 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.35x = 128.79 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.35x = 8,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.50/93.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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