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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 127.77 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 127.77 and 90.08 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 127.77 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/127.77 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 127.77 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 11,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,509.52/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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