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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.98, 128.25 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.98, 128.25 and 71.22 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.98 : 128.25 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.98/128.25 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.98x = 128.25 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.98x = 9,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133.97/92.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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