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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.13 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.13 and 84.98 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.13 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.13 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.13 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 10,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,888.49/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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