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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 128.01 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 128.01 and 65.14 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 128.01 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/128.01 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 128.01 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 8,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,338.50/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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