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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.57, 129.17 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.57, 129.17 and 71.84 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.57 : 129.17 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.57/129.17 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.57x = 129.17 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.57x = 9,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,279.11/93.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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