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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.39, 127.43 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.39, 127.43 and 85.82 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.39 : 127.43 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.39/127.43 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.39x = 127.43 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.39x = 10,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,936.04/92.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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