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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 127.20 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 127.20 and 72.48 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 127.20 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/127.20 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 127.20 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 9,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219.46/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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