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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 127.48 and 87.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 127.48 and 87.28 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 127.48 = 87.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/127.48 = 87.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 127.48 × 87.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 11,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126.45/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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