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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.30, 127.97 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.30, 127.97 and 89.30 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.30 : 127.97 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.30/127.97 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.30x = 127.97 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.30x = 11,427.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,427.72/92.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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