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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 127.17 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 127.17 and 59.40 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 127.17 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/127.17 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 127.17 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 7,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553.90/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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