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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.07, 126.97 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.07, 126.97 and 70.20 is: 96.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.07 : 126.97 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.07/126.97 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.07x = 126.97 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.07x = 8,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913.12/92.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.81

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