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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.62, 127.74 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.62, 127.74 and 64.94 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.62 : 127.74 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.62/127.74 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.62x = 127.74 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.62x = 8,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,295.44/92.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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