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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 128.23 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 128.23 and 72.18 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 128.23 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/128.23 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 128.23 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 9,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255.64/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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