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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.81 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.81 and 84.59 is: 116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.81 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.81 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.81 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 10,811.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811.45/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.55

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