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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.09, 126.93 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.09, 126.93 and 72.36 is: 99.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.09 : 126.93 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.09/126.93 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.09x = 126.93 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.09x = 9,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184.65/92.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.74

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