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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 128.39 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 128.39 and 71.15 is: 98.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 128.39 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/128.39 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 128.39 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 9,133.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133.95/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.34

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