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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.68 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.68 and 75.12 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.68 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.68 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.68 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 9,591.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,591.32/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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