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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 128.66 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 128.66 and 91.92 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 128.66 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/128.66 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 128.66 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 11,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,826.46/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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