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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 129.85 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 129.85 and 81.81 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 129.85 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/129.85 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 129.85 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 10,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,623.28/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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