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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 127.13 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 127.13 and 59.45 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 127.13 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/127.13 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 127.13 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 7,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,557.88/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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