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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.83, 129.30 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.83, 129.30 and 70.54 is: 97.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.83 : 129.30 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.83/129.30 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.83x = 129.30 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.83x = 9,120.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120.82/93.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.21

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