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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.28, 128.62 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.28, 128.62 and 68.86 is: 94.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.28 : 128.62 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.28/128.62 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.28x = 128.62 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.28x = 8,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856.77/93.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.95

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