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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.23, 127.26 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.23, 127.26 and 59.49 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.23 : 127.26 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.23/127.26 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.23x = 127.26 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.23x = 7,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570.70/92.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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