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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.45, 127.34 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.45, 127.34 and 72.70 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.45 : 127.34 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.45/127.34 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.45x = 127.34 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.45x = 9,258.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258.33/92.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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