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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 128.08 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 128.08 and 76.24 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 128.08 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/128.08 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 128.08 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 9,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,765.07/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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