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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 129.35 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 129.35 and 72.08 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 129.35 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/129.35 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 129.35 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 9,322.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322.54/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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