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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 127.02 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 127.02 and 71.34 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 127.02 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/127.02 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 127.02 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 9,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062.10/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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