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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 127.09 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 127.09 and 61.02 is: 84.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 127.09 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/127.09 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 127.09 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 7,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755.03/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.15

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