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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 127.97 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 127.97 and 69.46 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 127.97 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/127.97 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 127.97 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 8,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888.78/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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