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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 137.76 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 137.76 and 84.48 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 137.76 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/137.76 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 137.76 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 11,637.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,637.96/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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