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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 129.50 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 129.50 and 72.06 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 129.50 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/129.50 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 129.50 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 9,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331.77/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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