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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.93, 141.05 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.93, 141.05 and 78.84 is: 118.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.93 : 141.05 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.93/141.05 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.93x = 141.05 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.93x = 11,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120.38/93.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.39

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