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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 127.26 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 127.26 and 71.46 is: 98.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 127.26 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/127.26 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 127.26 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 9,093.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093.01/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.61

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