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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 128.06 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 128.06 and 59.67 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 128.06 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/128.06 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 128.06 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 7,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641.26/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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