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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 127.38 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 127.38 and 69.03 is: 95.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 127.38 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/127.38 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 127.38 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 8,792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,792.43/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.18

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