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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.07 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.07 and 61.04 is: 84.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.07 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.07 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.07 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 7,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,755.41/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.14

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