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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.25 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.25 and 59.48 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.25 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.25 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.25 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 7,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,568.34/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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