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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.42, 129.06 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.42, 129.06 and 73.71 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.42 : 129.06 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.42/129.06 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.42x = 129.06 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.42x = 9,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,513.01/93.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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