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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.93, 128.21 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.93, 128.21 and 61.83 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.93 : 128.21 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.93/128.21 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.93x = 128.21 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.93x = 7,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927.22/92.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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