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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.13, 128.38 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.13, 128.38 and 71.26 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.13 : 128.38 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.13/128.38 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.13x = 128.38 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.13x = 9,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,148.36/93.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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