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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.68 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.68 and 59.81 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.68 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.68 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.68 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 7,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,635.90/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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