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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.83 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.83 and 65.05 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.83 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.83 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.83 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 8,315.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,315.34/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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