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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.31 and 63.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.31 and 63.90 is: 88.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.31 = 63.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.31 = 63.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.31 × 63.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 8,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199.01/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.20

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