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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.99, 128.18 and 63.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.99, 128.18 and 63.83 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.99 : 128.18 = 63.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.99/128.18 = 63.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.99x = 128.18 × 63.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.99x = 8,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.73/92.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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