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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 128.06 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 128.06 and 88.58 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 128.06 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/128.06 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 128.06 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 11,343.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,343.55/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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