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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.62, 129.16 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.62, 129.16 and 71.45 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.62 : 129.16 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.62/129.16 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.62x = 129.16 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.62x = 9,228.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,228.48/93.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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