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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.90, 140.94 and 78.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.90, 140.94 and 78.78 is: 118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.90 : 140.94 = 78.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.90/140.94 = 78.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.90x = 140.94 × 78.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.90x = 11,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103.25/93.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.25

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