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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.26 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.26 and 64.72 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.26 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.26 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.26 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 8,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,236.27/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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