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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 127.80 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 127.80 and 87.66 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 127.80 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/127.80 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 127.80 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 11,202.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,202.95/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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