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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 127.79 and 71.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 127.79 and 71.99 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 127.79 = 71.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/127.79 = 71.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 127.79 × 71.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 9,198.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198.60/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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