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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.44, 128.82 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.44, 128.82 and 68.87 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.44 : 128.82 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.44/128.82 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.44x = 128.82 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.44x = 8,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,871.83/93.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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