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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.02, 126.84 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.02, 126.84 and 64.38 is: 88.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.02 : 126.84 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.02/126.84 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.02x = 126.84 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.02x = 8,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165.96/92.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.74

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