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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 128.65 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 128.65 and 71.57 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 128.65 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/128.65 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 128.65 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 9,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,207.48/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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