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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 140.98 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 140.98 and 78.88 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 140.98 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/140.98 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 140.98 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 11,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,120.50/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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