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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.93, 142.41 and 77.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.93, 142.41 and 77.88 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.93 : 142.41 = 77.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.93/142.41 = 77.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.93x = 142.41 × 77.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.93x = 11,090.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.89/94.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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