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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.66 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.66 and 87.66 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.66 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.66 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.66 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 11,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103.02/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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