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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.06, 127.06 and 62.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.06, 127.06 and 62.59 is: 86.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.06 : 127.06 = 62.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.06/127.06 = 62.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.06x = 127.06 × 62.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.06x = 7,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952.69/92.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.39

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