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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.58, 127.80 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.58, 127.80 and 68.01 is: 93.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.58 : 127.80 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.58/127.80 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.58x = 127.80 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.58x = 8,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,691.68/92.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.88

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