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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.24 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.24 and 74.56 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.24 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.24 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.24 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 9,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,561.57/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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