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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.52, 129.09 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.52, 129.09 and 71.66 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.52 : 129.09 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.52/129.09 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.52x = 129.09 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.52x = 9,250.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.59/93.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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