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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.72 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.72 and 72.95 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.72 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.72 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.72 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 9,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316.63/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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