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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.54, 127.50 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.54, 127.50 and 87.32 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.54 : 127.50 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.54/127.50 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.54x = 127.50 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.54x = 11,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133.30/92.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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