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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.96, 127.88 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.96, 127.88 and 90.90 is: 125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.96 : 127.88 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.96/127.88 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.96x = 127.88 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.96x = 11,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,624.29/92.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.05

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