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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.63, 140.64 and 78.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.63, 140.64 and 78.45 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.63 : 140.64 = 78.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.63/140.64 = 78.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.63x = 140.64 × 78.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.63x = 11,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,033.21/93.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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