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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 127.15 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 127.15 and 61.11 is: 84.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 127.15 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/127.15 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 127.15 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,769.98/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.27

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