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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 138.33 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 138.33 and 86.94 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 138.33 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/138.33 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 138.33 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 12,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,026.41/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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