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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.21 and 63.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.21 and 63.07 is: 86.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.21 = 63.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.21 = 63.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.21 × 63.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 8,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,023.13/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.99

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