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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.52, 127.80 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.52, 127.80 and 71.82 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.52 : 127.80 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.52/127.80 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.52x = 127.80 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.52x = 9,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178.60/92.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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