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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 127.13 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 127.13 and 71.12 is: 98.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 127.13 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/127.13 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 127.13 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 9,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040.49/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.19

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