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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.25, 127.44 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.25, 127.44 and 81.90 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.25 : 127.44 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.25/127.44 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.25x = 127.44 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.25x = 10,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,437.34/92.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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