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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.26, 128.67 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.26, 128.67 and 71.12 is: 98.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.26 : 128.67 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.26/128.67 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.26x = 128.67 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.26x = 9,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.65/93.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.13

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