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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.11, 126.74 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.11, 126.74 and 83.38 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.11 : 126.74 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.11/126.74 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.11x = 126.74 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.11x = 10,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567.48/92.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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