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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.67 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.67 and 77.92 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.67 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.67 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.67 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 9,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,947.92/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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