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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 127.75 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 127.75 and 70.87 is: 97.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 127.75 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/127.75 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 127.75 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 9,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053.64/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.72

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