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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.01, 126.38 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.01, 126.38 and 81.08 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.01 : 126.38 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.01/126.38 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.01x = 126.38 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.01x = 10,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245.85/92.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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