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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.74, 140.73 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.74, 140.73 and 76.83 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.74 : 140.73 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.74/140.73 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.74x = 140.73 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.74x = 10,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,812.29/93.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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