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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 127.84 and 65.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 127.84 and 65.18 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 127.84 = 65.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/127.84 = 65.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 127.84 × 65.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 8,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331.81/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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