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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 126.63 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 126.63 and 81.74 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 126.63 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/126.63 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 126.63 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 10,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351.05/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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