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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 127.42 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 127.42 and 61.26 is: 84.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 127.42 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/127.42 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 127.42 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 7,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.75/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.57

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