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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 127.69 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 127.69 and 71.82 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 127.69 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/127.69 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 127.69 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 9,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170.52/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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