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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.27, 128.54 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.27, 128.54 and 68.72 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.27 : 128.54 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.27/128.54 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.27x = 128.54 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.27x = 8,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,832.93/93.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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