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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.98, 128.25 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.98, 128.25 and 58.01 is: 80.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.98 : 128.25 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.98/128.25 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.98x = 128.25 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.98x = 7,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.78/92.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.01

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