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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.31, 127.38 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.31, 127.38 and 64.70 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.31 : 127.38 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.31/127.38 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.31x = 127.38 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.31x = 8,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240.85/92.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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