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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 128.15 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 128.15 and 71.02 is: 97.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 128.15 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/128.15 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 128.15 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 9,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101.28/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.98

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