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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.62 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.62 and 67.88 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.62 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.62 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.62 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 8,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662.85/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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