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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.71, 127.83 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.71, 127.83 and 73.27 is: 101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.71 : 127.83 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.71/127.83 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.71x = 127.83 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.71x = 9,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366.10/92.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.03

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