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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.95, 128.37 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.95, 128.37 and 71.26 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.95 : 128.37 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.95/128.37 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.95x = 128.37 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.95x = 9,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147.65/92.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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