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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.72, 127.85 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.72, 127.85 and 71.72 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.72 : 127.85 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.72/127.85 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.72x = 127.85 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.72x = 9,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168.88/92.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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