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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 127.22 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 127.22 and 72.44 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 127.22 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/127.22 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 127.22 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 9,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214.82/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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