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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 127.10 and 81.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 127.10 and 81.73 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 127.10 = 81.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/127.10 = 81.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 127.10 × 81.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 10,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,387.88/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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