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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.44, 129 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.44, 129 and 76.40 is: 105.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.44 : 129 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.44/129 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.44x = 129 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.44x = 9,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855.60/93.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.48

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