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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.26, 127.34 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.26, 127.34 and 81.96 is: 113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.26 : 127.34 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.26/127.34 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.26x = 127.34 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.26x = 10,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,436.79/92.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.12

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