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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.66, 129.30 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.66, 129.30 and 71.79 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.66 : 129.30 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.66/129.30 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.66x = 129.30 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.66x = 9,281.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,281.69/93.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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