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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 127.36 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 127.36 and 84.66 is: 116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 127.36 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/127.36 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 127.36 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 10,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782.30/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.67

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