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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 127.40 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 127.40 and 88.04 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 127.40 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/127.40 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 127.40 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 11,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,216.30/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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