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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.09 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.09 and 54 is: 74.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.09 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.09 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.09 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 6,916.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916.86/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.53

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