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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.68, 127.94 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.68, 127.94 and 61.65 is: 85.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.68 : 127.94 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.68/127.94 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.68x = 127.94 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.68x = 7,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887.50/92.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.10

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