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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 127.40 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 127.40 and 72.99 is: 100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 127.40 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/127.40 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 127.40 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 9,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298.47/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.70

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