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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.04, 126.96 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.04, 126.96 and 57.08 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.04 : 126.96 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.04/126.96 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.04x = 126.96 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.04x = 7,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246.88/92.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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