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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.03, 128.51 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.03, 128.51 and 71.16 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.03 : 128.51 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.03/128.51 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.03x = 128.51 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.03x = 9,144.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144.42/93.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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