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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.41, 129.72 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.41, 129.72 and 92.51 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.41 : 129.72 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.41/129.72 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.41x = 129.72 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.41x = 11,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,999.93/93.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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