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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.80, 135.59 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.80, 135.59 and 92.04 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.80 : 135.59 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.80/135.59 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.80x = 135.59 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.80x = 12,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,479.70/97.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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