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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.78, 140.81 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.78, 140.81 and 85.68 is: 128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.78 : 140.81 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.78/140.81 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.78x = 140.81 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.78x = 12,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,064.17/93.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.64

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