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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.70, 127.88 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.70, 127.88 and 69.36 is: 95.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.70 : 127.88 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.70/127.88 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.70x = 127.88 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.70x = 8,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869.76/92.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.68

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