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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.72, 129.42 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.72, 129.42 and 71.94 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.72 : 129.42 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.72/129.42 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.72x = 129.42 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.72x = 9,310.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,310.47/93.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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