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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.43, 127.44 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.43, 127.44 and 84.33 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.43 : 127.44 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.43/127.44 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.43x = 127.44 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.43x = 10,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,747.02/92.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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