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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.65, 127.88 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.65, 127.88 and 61.51 is: 84.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.65 : 127.88 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.65/127.88 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.65x = 127.88 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.65x = 7,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865.90/92.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.90

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