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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.17, 126.97 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.17, 126.97 and 68.78 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.17 : 126.97 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.17/126.97 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.17x = 126.97 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.17x = 8,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733.14/92.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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