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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.08, 127.06 and 61.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.08, 127.06 and 61.03 is: 84.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.08 : 127.06 = 61.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.08/127.06 = 61.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.08x = 127.06 × 61.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.08x = 7,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754.00/92.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.21

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