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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 127.86 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 127.86 and 86.70 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 127.86 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/127.86 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 127.86 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 11,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085.46/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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