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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.20 and 78.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.20 and 78.49 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.20 = 78.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.20 = 78.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.20 × 78.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 9,983.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983.93/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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