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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.78, 127.98 and 70.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.78, 127.98 and 70.91 is: 97.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.78 : 127.98 = 70.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.78/127.98 = 70.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.78x = 127.98 × 70.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.78x = 9,074.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074.71/92.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.81

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