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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 127.32 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 127.32 and 71.46 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 127.32 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/127.32 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 127.32 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 9,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,098.29/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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