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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 127.84 and 59.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 127.84 and 59.42 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 127.84 = 59.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/127.84 = 59.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 127.84 × 59.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 7,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.25/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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