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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 127.47 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 127.47 and 83.55 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 127.47 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/127.47 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 127.47 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 10,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650.12/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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