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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.20, 127.19 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.20, 127.19 and 61.12 is: 84.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.20 : 127.19 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.20/127.19 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.20x = 127.19 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.20x = 7,773.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773.55/92.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.31

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