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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 127.71 and 67.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 127.71 and 67.98 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 127.71 = 67.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/127.71 = 67.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 127.71 × 67.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 8,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681.73/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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