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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.03, 126.90 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.03, 126.90 and 86.90 is: 119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.03 : 126.90 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.03/126.90 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.03x = 126.90 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.03x = 11,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,026.98/92.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.83

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