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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.26 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.26 and 90.48 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.26 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.26 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.26 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 11,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,514.48/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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