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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 128.39 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 128.39 and 61.97 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 128.39 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/128.39 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 128.39 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 7,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955.69/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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