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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.74, 127.84 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.74, 127.84 and 63.58 is: 87.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.74 : 127.84 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.74/127.84 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.74x = 127.84 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.74x = 8,128.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,128.07/92.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.64

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