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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.74 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.74 and 64.89 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.74 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.74 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.74 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 8,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,289.05/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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