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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 127.23 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 127.23 and 70.44 is: 97.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 127.23 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/127.23 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 127.23 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 8,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.08/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.09

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