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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 127.13 and 59.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 127.13 and 59.00 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 127.13 = 59.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/127.13 = 59.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 127.13 × 59.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 7,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499.74/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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