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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.63, 127.71 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.63, 127.71 and 68.02 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.63 : 127.71 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.63/127.71 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.63x = 127.71 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.63x = 8,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,686.51/92.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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