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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.82, 128.10 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.82, 128.10 and 68.18 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.82 : 128.10 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.82/128.10 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.82x = 128.10 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.82x = 8,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733.86/92.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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