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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.37, 127.32 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.37, 127.32 and 78.54 is: 108.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.37 : 127.32 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.37/127.32 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.37x = 127.32 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.37x = 9,999.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999.71/92.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.26

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