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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.57, 127.76 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.57, 127.76 and 66.71 is: 92.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.57 : 127.76 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.57/127.76 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.57x = 127.76 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.57x = 8,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522.87/92.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.07

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