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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 128.26 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 128.26 and 69.58 is: 96.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 128.26 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/128.26 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 128.26 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 8,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,924.33/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.11

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