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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.87, 127.49 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.87, 127.49 and 82.23 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.87 : 127.49 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.87/127.49 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.87x = 127.49 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.87x = 10,483.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,483.50/92.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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