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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.51 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.51 and 77.74 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.51 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.51 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.51 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 9,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912.11/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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