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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.36 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.36 and 61.14 is: 84.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.36 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.36 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.36 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 7,786.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,786.79/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.40

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