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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.14, 126.90 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.14, 126.90 and 71.35 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.14 : 126.90 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.14/126.90 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.14x = 126.90 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.14x = 9,054.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,054.00/92.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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