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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.92, 128.15 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.92, 128.15 and 72.16 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.92 : 128.15 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.92/128.15 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.92x = 128.15 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.92x = 9,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246.30/92.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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