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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.86, 127.92 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.86, 127.92 and 71.02 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.86 : 127.92 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.86/127.92 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.86x = 127.92 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.86x = 9,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084.88/92.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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