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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 126.61 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 126.61 and 81.65 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 126.61 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/126.61 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 126.61 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 10,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,337.71/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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