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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.42, 127.50 and 70.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.42, 127.50 and 70.64 is: 97.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.42 : 127.50 = 70.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.42/127.50 = 70.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.42x = 127.50 × 70.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.42x = 9,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.60/92.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.45

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