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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 127.82 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 127.82 and 61.65 is: 85.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 127.82 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/127.82 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 127.82 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 7,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,879.79/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.03

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