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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.22, 128.73 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.22, 128.73 and 71.53 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.22 : 128.73 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.22/128.73 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.22x = 128.73 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.22x = 9,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,208.06/93.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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