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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.16, 127.87 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.16, 127.87 and 91.22 is: 126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.16 : 127.87 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.16/127.87 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.16x = 127.87 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.16x = 11,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.43/92.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.56

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