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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.58 and 67.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.58 and 67.86 is: 93.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.58 = 67.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.58 = 67.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.58 × 67.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 8,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657.24/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.62

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