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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.24 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.24 and 60.16 is: 82.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.24 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.24 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.24 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 7,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.92/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.99

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