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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.44, 154.93 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.44, 154.93 and 92.71 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.44 : 154.93 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.44/154.93 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.44x = 154.93 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.44x = 14,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363.56/112.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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