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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 140.68 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 140.68 and 79.35 is: 118.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 140.68 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/140.68 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 140.68 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 11,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162.96/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.84

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