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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 127.25 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 127.25 and 88.76 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 127.25 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/127.25 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 127.25 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 11,295.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,295.25/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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