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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 128.18 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 128.18 and 71.11 is: 98.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 128.18 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/128.18 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 128.18 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 9,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114.88/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.17

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