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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 128.19 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 128.19 and 63.65 is: 87.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 128.19 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/128.19 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 128.19 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 8,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.29/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.91

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