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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.22, 126.96 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.22, 126.96 and 86.09 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.22 : 126.96 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.22/126.96 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.22x = 126.96 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.22x = 10,930.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930.30/92.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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