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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.60, 127.96 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.60, 127.96 and 68.12 is: 94.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.60 : 127.96 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.60/127.96 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.60x = 127.96 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.60x = 8,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,716.64/92.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.13

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