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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.58, 128.97 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.58, 128.97 and 68.96 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.58 : 128.97 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.58/128.97 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.58x = 128.97 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.58x = 8,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894.09/93.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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