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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 127.22 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 127.22 and 70.40 is: 97.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 127.22 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/127.22 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 127.22 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 8,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956.29/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.21

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