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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 127.37 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 127.37 and 61.29 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 127.37 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/127.37 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 127.37 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 7,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.20/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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