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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127 and 68.46 is: 94.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 8,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,694.42/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.37

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