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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.27, 127.42 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.27, 127.42 and 78.30 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.27 : 127.42 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.27/127.42 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.27x = 127.42 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.27x = 9,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,976.79/92.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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