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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.69, 127.70 and 65.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.69, 127.70 and 65.01 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.69 : 127.70 = 65.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.69/127.70 = 65.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.69x = 127.70 × 65.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.69x = 8,301.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301.78/92.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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