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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.17, 137.99 and 84.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.17, 137.99 and 84.99 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.17 : 137.99 = 84.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.17/137.99 = 84.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.17x = 137.99 × 84.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.17x = 11,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,727.35/92.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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