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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.05 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.05 and 63.70 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.05 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.05 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.05 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 8,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156.79/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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