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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 129.08 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 129.08 and 71.87 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 129.08 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/129.08 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 129.08 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 9,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,276.62/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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