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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 128.16 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 128.16 and 68.26 is: 94.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 128.16 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/128.16 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 128.16 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 8,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748.20/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.21

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