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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.15, 128.28 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.15, 128.28 and 71.28 is: 98.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.15 : 128.28 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.15/128.28 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.15x = 128.28 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.15x = 9,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144.07/93.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.16

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