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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.18, 127.07 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.18, 127.07 and 72.46 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.18 : 127.07 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.18/127.07 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.18x = 127.07 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.18x = 9,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,206.81/92.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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