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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.44, 127.38 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.44, 127.38 and 76.18 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.44 : 127.38 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.44/127.38 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.44x = 127.38 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.44x = 9,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703.81/92.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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