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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 127.04 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 127.04 and 91.46 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 127.04 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/127.04 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 127.04 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 11,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618.94/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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