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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.68 and 69.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.68 and 69.21 is: 95.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.68 = 69.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.68 = 69.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.68 × 69.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 8,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,836.73/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.51

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