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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.65, 129.13 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.65, 129.13 and 71.87 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.65 : 129.13 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.65/129.13 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.65x = 129.13 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.65x = 9,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,280.57/93.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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