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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 127.71 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 127.71 and 68.05 is: 93.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 127.71 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/127.71 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 127.71 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 8,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,690.67/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.81

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