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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.59 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.59 and 87.49 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.59 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.59 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.59 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 11,162.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,162.85/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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