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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.88, 138.96 and 56.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.88, 138.96 and 56.64 is: 84.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.88 : 138.96 = 56.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.88/138.96 = 56.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.88x = 138.96 × 56.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.88x = 7,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870.69/92.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.74

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