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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.37, 128.84 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.37, 128.84 and 72.65 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.37 : 128.84 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.37/128.84 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.37x = 128.84 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.37x = 9,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.58/93.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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