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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.99, 127.02 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.99, 127.02 and 68.70 is: 94.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.99 : 127.02 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.99/127.02 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.99x = 127.02 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.99x = 8,725.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725.91/91.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.86

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