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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.35, 127.59 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.35, 127.59 and 91.70 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.35 : 127.59 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.35/127.59 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.35x = 127.59 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.35x = 11,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,699.50/92.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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