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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 128.17 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 128.17 and 60.15 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 128.17 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/128.17 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 128.17 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 7,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,709.43/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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