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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.14, 128.59 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.14, 128.59 and 71.35 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.14 : 128.59 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.14/128.59 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.14x = 128.59 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.14x = 9,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,174.40/93.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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