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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 127.89 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 127.89 and 71.10 is: 97.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 127.89 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/127.89 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 127.89 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 9,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092.98/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.84

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