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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 126.96 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 126.96 and 71.46 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 126.96 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/126.96 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 126.96 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 9,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072.56/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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