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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127.13 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127.13 and 57.17 is: 78.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127.13 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127.13 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127.13 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 7,267.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267.10/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.88

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