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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.78, 140.09 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.78, 140.09 and 91.98 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.78 : 140.09 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.78/140.09 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.78x = 140.09 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.78x = 12,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.02/93.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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