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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 127.89 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 127.89 and 65.12 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 127.89 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/127.89 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 127.89 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 8,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.83/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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