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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.57, 127.68 and 70.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.57, 127.68 and 70.79 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.57 : 127.68 = 70.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.57/127.68 = 70.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.57x = 127.68 × 70.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.57x = 9,038.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,038.47/92.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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