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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 127.98 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 127.98 and 68.27 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 127.98 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/127.98 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 127.98 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 8,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736.55/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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