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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 128.04 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 128.04 and 63.74 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 128.04 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/128.04 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 128.04 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 8,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161.27/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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