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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.17 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.17 and 71.28 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.17 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.17 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.17 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 9,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064.68/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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