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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 127.04 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 127.04 and 64.40 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 127.04 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/127.04 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 127.04 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 8,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.38/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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