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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.30 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.30 and 54.16 is: 74.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.30 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.30 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.30 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 6,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948.73/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.75

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