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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.48, 127.67 and 71.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.48, 127.67 and 71.71 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.48 : 127.67 = 71.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.48/127.67 = 71.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.48x = 127.67 × 71.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.48x = 9,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,155.22/92.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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