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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.76, 138.27 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.76, 138.27 and 85.47 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.76 : 138.27 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.76/138.27 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.76x = 138.27 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.76x = 11,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,817.94/92.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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