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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 128.07 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 128.07 and 71.03 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 128.07 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/128.07 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 128.07 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 9,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,096.46/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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