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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.11 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.11 and 61.74 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.11 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.11 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.11 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 7,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909.52/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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