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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.15 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.15 and 85.41 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.15 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.15 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.15 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 10,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859.67/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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