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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.24, 128.68 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.24, 128.68 and 71.36 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.24 : 128.68 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.24/128.68 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.24x = 128.68 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.24x = 9,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182.60/93.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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