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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.88, 129.47 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.88, 129.47 and 71.75 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.88 : 129.47 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.88/129.47 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.88x = 129.47 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.88x = 9,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.98/93.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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