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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.84, 127.96 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.84, 127.96 and 87.44 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.84 : 127.96 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.84/127.96 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.84x = 127.96 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.84x = 11,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,188.82/92.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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