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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.97, 127.62 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.97, 127.62 and 85.68 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.97 : 127.62 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.97/127.62 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.97x = 127.62 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.97x = 10,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.48/92.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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