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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.36, 128.88 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.36, 128.88 and 71.52 is: 98.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.36 : 128.88 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.36/128.88 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.36x = 128.88 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.36x = 9,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217.50/93.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.73

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