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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.10, 127.05 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.10, 127.05 and 59.38 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.10 : 127.05 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.10/127.05 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.10x = 127.05 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.10x = 7,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543.69/92.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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