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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 139.56 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 139.56 and 84.52 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 139.56 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/139.56 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 139.56 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 11,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,795.12/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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