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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 127.58 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 127.58 and 87.27 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 127.58 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/127.58 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 127.58 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 11,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133.47/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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