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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.91, 129.02 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.91, 129.02 and 92.01 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.91 : 129.02 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.91/129.02 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.91x = 129.02 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.91x = 11,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.36/92.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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