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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 128.35 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 128.35 and 86.84 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 128.35 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/128.35 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 128.35 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 11,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,145.91/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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