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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 127.39 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 127.39 and 84.32 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 127.39 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/127.39 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 127.39 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 10,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,741.52/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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