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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.56 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.56 and 88.40 is: 121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.56 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.56 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.56 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 11,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187.90/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.61

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