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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.23 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.23 and 59.50 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.23 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.23 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.23 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 7,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570.19/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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