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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 129.54 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 129.54 and 71.45 is: 98.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 129.54 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/129.54 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 129.54 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 9,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,254.99/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.64

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