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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.40, 127.33 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.40, 127.33 and 77.61 is: 106.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.40 : 127.33 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.40/127.33 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.40x = 127.33 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.40x = 9,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882.08/92.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.95

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