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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.38, 127.32 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.38, 127.32 and 78.52 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.38 : 127.32 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.38/127.32 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.38x = 127.32 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.38x = 9,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997.17/92.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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