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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 128.00 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 128.00 and 68.30 is: 94.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 128.00 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/128.00 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 128.00 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 8,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741.93/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.14

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