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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.39, 140.62 and 77.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.39, 140.62 and 77.29 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.39 : 140.62 = 77.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.39/140.62 = 77.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.39x = 140.62 × 77.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.39x = 10,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,868.52/93.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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