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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 127.73 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 127.73 and 68.18 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 127.73 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/127.73 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 127.73 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 8,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,707.78/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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