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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 126.98 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 126.98 and 68.77 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 126.98 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/126.98 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 126.98 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 8,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,731.75/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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