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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 127.40 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 127.40 and 64.67 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 127.40 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/127.40 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 127.40 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 8,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238.95/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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