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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.20 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.20 and 71.14 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.20 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.20 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.20 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 9,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,120.15/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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