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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128 and 87.52 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 11,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202.56/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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