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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.58, 134.82 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.58, 134.82 and 92.27 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.58 : 134.82 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.58/134.82 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.58x = 134.82 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.58x = 12,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,439.17/97.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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