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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 128.04 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 128.04 and 92.72 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 128.04 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/128.04 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 128.04 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 11,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.87/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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