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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.56, 127.60 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.56, 127.60 and 76.16 is: 104.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.56 : 127.60 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.56/127.60 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.56x = 127.60 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.56x = 9,718.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,718.02/92.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.99

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