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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.56 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.56 and 76.18 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.56 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.56 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.56 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 9,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717.52/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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