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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 127.86 and 63.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 127.86 and 63.10 is: 87.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 127.86 = 63.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/127.86 = 63.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 127.86 × 63.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 8,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,067.97/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.07

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