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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 129.51 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 129.51 and 81.78 is: 112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 129.51 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/129.51 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 129.51 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 10,591.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,591.33/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.76

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