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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 128.28 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 128.28 and 86.10 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 128.28 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/128.28 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 128.28 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 11,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044.91/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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