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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.73, 127.92 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.73, 127.92 and 76.32 is: 105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.73 : 127.92 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.73/127.92 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.73x = 127.92 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.73x = 9,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,762.85/92.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.28

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