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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.36, 127.32 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.36, 127.32 and 64.74 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.36 : 127.32 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.36/127.32 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.36x = 127.32 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.36x = 8,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242.70/92.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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