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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 129.46 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 129.46 and 76.44 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 129.46 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/129.46 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 129.46 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 9,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,896.44/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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