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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.81, 127.90 and 63.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.81, 127.90 and 63.65 is: 87.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.81 : 127.90 = 63.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.81/127.90 = 63.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.81x = 127.90 × 63.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.81x = 8,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,140.84/92.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.72

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