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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 127.48 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 127.48 and 76.80 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 127.48 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/127.48 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 127.48 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 9,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790.12/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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