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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.95, 129.69 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.95, 129.69 and 72.21 is: 99.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.95 : 129.69 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.95/129.69 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.95x = 129.69 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.95x = 9,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364.91/93.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.69

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