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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.20, 127.11 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.20, 127.11 and 78.28 is: 107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.20 : 127.11 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.20/127.11 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.20x = 127.11 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.20x = 9,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950.17/92.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.92

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