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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 126.34 and 88.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 126.34 and 88.06 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 126.34 = 88.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/126.34 = 88.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 126.34 × 88.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 11,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,125.50/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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