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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.94, 127.95 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.94, 127.95 and 86.46 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.94 : 127.95 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.94/127.95 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.94x = 127.95 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.94x = 11,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,062.56/92.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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