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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 127.26 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 127.26 and 77.60 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 127.26 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/127.26 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 127.26 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 9,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875.69/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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