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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.89, 128.26 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.89, 128.26 and 61.87 is: 85.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.89 : 128.26 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.89/128.26 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.89x = 128.26 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.89x = 7,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935.46/92.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.43

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