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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.12, 126.53 and 77.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.12, 126.53 and 77.56 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.12 : 126.53 = 77.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.12/126.53 = 77.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.12x = 126.53 × 77.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.12x = 9,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813.67/92.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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