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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.97, 140.38 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.97, 140.38 and 78.59 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.97 : 140.38 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.97/140.38 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.97x = 140.38 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.97x = 11,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,032.24/93.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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