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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 126.98 and 53.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 126.98 and 53.20 is: 73.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 126.98 = 53.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/126.98 = 53.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 126.98 × 53.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 6,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,755.34/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.43

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