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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.68 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.68 and 70.65 is: 97.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.68 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.68 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.68 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 9,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020.59/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.50

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