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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 127.34 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 127.34 and 64.74 is: 89.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 127.34 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/127.34 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 127.34 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 8,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,243.99/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.28

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