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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.74, 138.69 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.74, 138.69 and 93.47 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.74 : 138.69 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.74/138.69 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.74x = 138.69 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.74x = 12,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.66/93.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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