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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 128.02 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 128.02 and 61.77 is: 85.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 128.02 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/128.02 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 128.02 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 7,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907.80/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.15

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