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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.90, 128.18 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.90, 128.18 and 61.76 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.90 : 128.18 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.90/128.18 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.90x = 128.18 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.90x = 7,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915.91/92.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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