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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.59, 127.88 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.59, 127.88 and 87.19 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.59 : 127.88 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.59/127.88 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.59x = 127.88 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.59x = 11,149.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,149.43/92.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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