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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.21, 127.29 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.21, 127.29 and 61.16 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.21 : 127.29 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.21/127.29 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.21x = 127.29 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.21x = 7,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785.06/92.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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