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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.59, 129.20 and 72.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.59, 129.20 and 72.62 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.59 : 129.20 = 72.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.59/129.20 = 72.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.59x = 129.20 × 72.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.59x = 9,381.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381.49/93.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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