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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.99, 129.78 and 70.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.99, 129.78 and 70.70 is: 97.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.99 : 129.78 = 70.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.99/129.78 = 70.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.99x = 129.78 × 70.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.99x = 9,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,175.45/93.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.62

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