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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.14 and 64.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.14 and 64.51 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.14 = 64.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.14 = 64.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.14 × 64.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 8,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,201.56/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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