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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.69, 140.62 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.69, 140.62 and 76.79 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.69 : 140.62 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.69/140.62 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.69x = 140.62 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.69x = 10,798.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798.21/93.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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