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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 128.40 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 128.40 and 92.40 is: 128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 128.40 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/128.40 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 128.40 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 11,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864.16/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.40

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