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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 128.14 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 128.14 and 57.89 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 128.14 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/128.14 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 128.14 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 7,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,418.02/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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