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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 127.77 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 127.77 and 66.43 is: 91.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 127.77 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/127.77 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 127.77 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 8,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487.76/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.58

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