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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 128.22 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 128.22 and 86.64 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 128.22 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/128.22 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 128.22 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 11,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,108.98/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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