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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.06, 126.87 and 64.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.06, 126.87 and 64.37 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.06 : 126.87 = 64.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.06/126.87 = 64.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.06x = 126.87 × 64.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.06x = 8,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165.99/92.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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