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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.71, 129.23 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.71, 129.23 and 65.75 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.71 : 129.23 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.71/129.23 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.71x = 129.23 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.71x = 8,496.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496.14/93.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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