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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.24, 127.44 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.24, 127.44 and 81.50 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.24 : 127.44 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.24/127.44 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.24x = 127.44 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.24x = 10,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386.36/92.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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