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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.26, 128.68 and 68.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.26, 128.68 and 68.71 is: 94.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.26 : 128.68 = 68.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.26/128.68 = 68.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.26x = 128.68 × 68.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.26x = 8,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,841.60/93.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.81

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