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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.85, 127.98 and 75.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.85, 127.98 and 75.33 is: 103.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.85 : 127.98 = 75.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.85/127.98 = 75.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.85x = 127.98 × 75.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.85x = 9,640.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,640.73/92.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.84

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