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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 127.72 and 64.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 127.72 and 64.96 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 127.72 = 64.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/127.72 = 64.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 127.72 × 64.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 8,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,296.69/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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