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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 141.38 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 141.38 and 72.38 is: 108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 141.38 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/141.38 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 141.38 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 10,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232.38/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.94

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