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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 127.40 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 127.40 and 89.20 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 127.40 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/127.40 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 127.40 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 11,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,364.04/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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