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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 127.94 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 127.94 and 75.29 is: 103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 127.94 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/127.94 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 127.94 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 9,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632.15/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.76

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