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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 127.31 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 127.31 and 76.65 is: 105.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 127.31 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/127.31 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 127.31 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 9,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,757.93/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.78

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