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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.84, 140.91 and 78.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.84, 140.91 and 78.57 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.84 : 140.91 = 78.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.84/140.91 = 78.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.84x = 140.91 × 78.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.84x = 11,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,071.30/93.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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