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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 128.54 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 128.54 and 73.70 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 128.54 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/128.54 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 128.54 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 9,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,472.94/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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