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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 126.77 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 126.77 and 70.16 is: 96.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 126.77 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/126.77 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 126.77 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 8,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893.20/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.64

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