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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 127.81 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 127.81 and 68.10 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 127.81 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/127.81 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 127.81 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 8,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703.86/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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