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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.64, 127.76 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.64, 127.76 and 71.92 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.64 : 127.76 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.64/127.76 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.64x = 127.76 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.64x = 9,188.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,188.50/92.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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