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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.28, 127.28 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.28, 127.28 and 61.16 is: 84.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.28 : 127.28 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.28/127.28 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.28x = 127.28 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.28x = 7,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784.44/92.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.36

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