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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 127.90 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 127.90 and 82.48 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 127.90 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/127.90 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 127.90 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 10,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549.19/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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