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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.96 and 53.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.96 and 53.18 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.96 = 53.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.96 = 53.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.96 × 53.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 6,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,751.73/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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