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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.17 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.17 and 61.75 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.17 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.17 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.17 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 7,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,914.50/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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