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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.57, 127.85 and 77.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.57, 127.85 and 77.99 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.57 : 127.85 = 77.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.57/127.85 = 77.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.57x = 127.85 × 77.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.57x = 9,969.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969.99/92.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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