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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 128.52 and 82.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 128.52 and 82.71 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 128.52 = 82.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/128.52 = 82.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 128.52 × 82.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 10,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.89/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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