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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.46, 127.64 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.46, 127.64 and 71.79 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.46 : 127.64 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.46/127.64 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.46x = 127.64 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.46x = 9,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,163.28/92.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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