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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.41, 128.89 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.41, 128.89 and 78.83 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.41 : 128.89 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.41/128.89 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.41x = 128.89 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.41x = 10,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,160.40/93.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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