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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.51, 127.63 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.51, 127.63 and 61.41 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.51 : 127.63 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.51/127.63 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.51x = 127.63 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.51x = 7,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837.76/92.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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