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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 128 and 88.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 128 and 88.81 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 128 = 88.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/128 = 88.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 128 × 88.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 11,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,367.68/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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