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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 127.35 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 127.35 and 88.83 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 127.35 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/127.35 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 127.35 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 11,312.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,312.50/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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