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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 129.38 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 129.38 and 76.29 is: 105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 129.38 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/129.38 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 129.38 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 9,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,869.53/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.18

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