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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.28, 139.68 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.28, 139.68 and 71.68 is: 107.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.28 : 139.68 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.28/139.68 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.28x = 139.68 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.28x = 10,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012.26/93.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.34

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