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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.44, 127.44 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.44, 127.44 and 87.14 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.44 : 127.44 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.44/127.44 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.44x = 127.44 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.44x = 11,105.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105.12/92.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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