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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.41, 127.20 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.41, 127.20 and 89.29 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.41 : 127.20 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.41/127.20 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.41x = 127.20 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.41x = 11,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,357.69/92.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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