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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.67, 127.94 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.67, 127.94 and 59.51 is: 82.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.67 : 127.94 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.67/127.94 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.67x = 127.94 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.67x = 7,613.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613.71/92.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.16

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