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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.49 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.49 and 86.58 is: 119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.49 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.49 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.49 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 11,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,037.65/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.13

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