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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.49, 127.59 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.49, 127.59 and 85.89 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.49 : 127.59 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.49/127.59 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.49x = 127.59 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.49x = 10,959.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,959.10/92.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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