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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.61, 127.85 and 63.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.61, 127.85 and 63.18 is: 87.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.61 : 127.85 = 63.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.61/127.85 = 63.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.61x = 127.85 × 63.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.61x = 8,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077.25/92.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.22

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