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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.78, 140.76 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.78, 140.76 and 82.44 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.78 : 140.76 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.78/140.76 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.78x = 140.76 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.78x = 11,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,604.25/93.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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