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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127 and 70.26 is: 96.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 8,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923.02/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.85

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