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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.53 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.53 and 88.44 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.53 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.53 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.53 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 11,278.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,278.75/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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