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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.33 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.33 and 71.49 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.33 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.33 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.33 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 9,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.82/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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