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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 128.06 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 128.06 and 85.83 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 128.06 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/128.06 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 128.06 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 10,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,991.39/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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