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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 138.16 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 138.16 and 85.56 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 138.16 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/138.16 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 138.16 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 11,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,820.97/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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