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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 130.18 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 130.18 and 92.78 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 130.18 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/130.18 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 130.18 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 12,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,078.10/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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