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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.86 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.86 and 70.87 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.86 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.86 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.86 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 9,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,061.44/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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