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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 126.72 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 126.72 and 81.72 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 126.72 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/126.72 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 126.72 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 10,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355.56/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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