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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.16 and 82.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.16 and 82.56 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.16 = 82.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.16 = 82.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.16 × 82.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 10,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580.89/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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