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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.19, 127.14 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.19, 127.14 and 71.45 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.19 : 127.14 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.19/127.14 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.19x = 127.14 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.19x = 9,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,083.52/92.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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